Project Medtech Sponsorships

Sponsorship with Project Medtech is not just about visibility. It is about showing up where real business conversations are happening. Because Project Medtech serves startups and emerging companies through consulting, education, and networking, sponsors have the opportunity to align with a platform that is practical, credible, and relationship-driven.

Whether your goal is brand visibility, thought leadership, direct relationship-building, or year-round industry presence, we can help you identify the right fit. From digital exposure to live event engagement, there are many ways to advertise with us and align your brand with a trusted, highly targeted platform.

My first exposure to Project Medtech was through their podcast, and the episode that started it all featured Rich Mazzola. I’ve told this story many times: after listening for about a minute, I found myself wondering, "Why don't I know this guy, and how can I change that?" We met for breakfast shortly afterward and became instant friends.

Since then, the partnership has been incredibly valuable on multiple levels. Duane, Rich, and Aaron are tremendous people whom I genuinely consider friends. Beyond that, our organizations serve a highly complementary client base, with medical device and technology companies being a core focus for both of us. The results speak for themselves—we currently share at least 35 clients, making this one of the most successful partnerships I've ever been involved in. No other partnership comes close to those numbers.

At its core, our relationship is built on trust. We trust one another to do the best possible work for our mutual clients, and that trust has created a strong foundation for long-term success. Project Medtech has also helped us connect with innovators, entrepreneurs, and the broader medtech ecosystem in a meaningful way. The referral relationship has become almost second nature; we continue to receive two to three referrals each month from Project Medtech, and we regularly refer companies to them because of the outstanding work they do.

I would recommend partnering with Project Medtech without hesitation. The team consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, expertise, and execution, and they have built a reputation as a trusted resource within the medtech community.

Mike Creamens

Practice Leader: Life Sciences

Hylant

Project Medtech had already built a strong reputation before I ever met Dwayne or Aaron. I had heard about them through the medical industry grapevine, and there was already a lot of positive buzz surrounding the company. That reputation is what initially made me want to meet them. After our first conversations, though, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to work with them. I immediately connected with the perspective and process that Dwayne and Aaron described when sharing how Project Medtech was formed, their vision for the company, and the goals they continue to pursue together. Their passion, integrity, and commitment to helping innovators succeed made a lasting impression on me.

One of the most valuable aspects of my relationship with Project Medtech is the mutual trust and ability to make referrals with confidence. For example, when I have a client who is seeking funding or strategic guidance, I know I can connect them with Project Medtech. Whether it's providing advice, helping them navigate challenges, or supporting their path to market, I know they will be in good hands. Because of the people they are and the way they conduct business, I feel completely comfortable referring clients to them. Beyond that, Project Medtech has introduced me to an incredible network of vendors, partners, and industry professionals. Those connections have led to meaningful collaborations and ongoing business relationships that have been extremely valuable.

I would absolutely recommend partnering with Project Medtech. The organization offers a wide range of opportunities for engagement, whether you're looking to work with them as a vendor, collaborate as a contractor or employee, or explore strategic partnerships as a company founder or owner. Their team brings expertise, connections, and a genuine commitment to helping people succeed. The opportunities to collaborate and grow alongside them are significant, and the experience has been overwhelmingly positive.

Staci Miller

Director of HF/UX

Gen UX Consulting

Event Series Sponsorship Opportunities

Project Medtech’s event sponsorship opportunities give brands the chance to connect with the medtech ecosystem in person through meaningful, high-visibility experiences. Our event lineup includes Startup Symposium, Midwest Showcase, and Coming to America—each designed to serve a different part of the medtech community while creating valuable opportunities for sponsors to build awareness and relationships.

Startup Symposium is centered on helping founders build successful medical technology companies through education, networking, and investment opportunities; Midwest Showcase highlights the strength of the Midwest medtech ecosystem; and Coming to America supports non-U.S.-based medtech companies preparing to enter the U.S. market.

Across these events, there are multiple ways to participate depending on whether you want broad visibility, association with key attendee moments, or more direct engagement with entrepreneurs and decision-makers.

Spotlight Sponsor

Spotlight sponsorship is the premier series option for organizations that want the highest level of visibility and integration across the Project Medtech platform. It includes everything in Beacon, plus even more event access, a second podcast guest spot, exclusive “Powered by” billing across 2026 event materials and titles, inclusion of company materials at attendee check-in, professional photos and video from sponsored participation, and priority consideration for co-branded white papers, webinars, and blog posts.

Beacon Sponsor

Beacon sponsorship builds on the Lantern-level visibility and adds more direct engagement throughout the year. In addition to the core series benefits, Beacon includes expanded event access, guaranteed panel or session participation at each event, one guest spot on the Project Medtech podcast, featured inclusion in the promotional video recap, and dedicated LinkedIn showcase posts to spotlight your company across the year.

Lantern Sponsor

Lantern sponsorship is a strong fit for companies that want consistent, year-round visibility across the Project Medtech event series. It includes foundational brand presence across event websites, signage, and program materials for all 2026 events, along with sponsor-table visibility, recognition in event materials and emails, homepage inclusion in the annual series sponsor section, and invitations to the pre-event happy hours at each event.

Event Experience Sponsorships

Hospitality & Networking Sponsorships

From happy hours to breakfast, coffee, and lunch, these sponsorships put your brand at the center of the conversations that move the industry forward. These moments that happen during an event are opportunities to fuel energy, spark connections, and create visibility during some of the most social and relationship-driven parts of the event experience. Whether attendees are gathering before the first session begins, recharging over lunch, or continuing conversations over drinks, these sponsorships place your brand alongside connection, momentum, and next-step conversations.

Pitch Competition Sponsorships

Pitch competition sponsorship offers prime visibility and direct engagement with emerging entrepreneurs as they present groundbreaking ideas during an event. This is a way to cultivate authentic connections and position your company as a champion of innovation. It's an especially strong option for organizations that want to be closely associated with startup growth, innovation, and founder momentum.

Fast Round Sponsorships

Fast round sponsorships give your company a concise, high-impact opportunity to speak directly to a room of qualified entrepreneurs at an event. These are focused slots designed to help your message land clearly and drive immediate conversations and connections. This is a great fit for sponsors looking for direct exposure, efficient visibility, and a more active presence within the event.

Media Sponsorship Opportunities

Podcast Series

The Project Medtech Podcast Series is a strong platform for reaching medtech innovators through in-depth conversations around fundraising, regulatory strategy, product development, commercialization, and more. Podcast sponsorship can include sponsor mentions, episode alignment, guest opportunities, digital promotion, LinkedIn amplification, visibility on podcast-related assets, and inclusion in supporting communications.

Newsletter sponsorship offers a direct way to stay in front of an opted-in medtech audience through recurring visibility in a trusted communications channel. This is a good fit for organizations looking for consistent brand presence, content adjacency, and ongoing exposure between larger campaigns or events.

Medtech Vitals

Medtech Vitals provides another way for sponsors to align with timely medtech content and ongoing ecosystem engagement. As a newer addition, it creates additional flexibility for brands that want to expand visibility across Project Medtech’s growing media footprint and build presence alongside current insights and industry conversation.